SOUTHWARK DAY CENTRE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS
CHARITY NUMBER: 1143912
COMPANY NUMBER: 07519992
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE
YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Page
Legal and administrative information
Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
10
Balan￿ Sheet
11
Notes to the financial statements
12-18

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charity number
1143912
Company number
07519992
Contact Address & clo
Copleston Office
Copleston Road
London
SE15 4AN
Trustees
Sally Inman - Interim Chair
Chun Lau - Treasurer
Leila Mulloy
Alan Robertson
Claudia Leonescu (until Sept 24)
Simon Taylor
Tod Heyda
Ajoke Ojie
Gay Barry
Independent Examiner
London Accountancy Practice
Sojourner Trulh Centre
161 Sumner Road
London
SE15 6JL
Bankers
Barclays Bank

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Welcome from Chair and Director
Chair of Trustees Report
It is now 12 years since the then Home Secretary announced the
official use of the term hostile environment. During this year
many refugees, asylum seekers and migrants have eXperien￿d
an ever more unwelcoming environment which threatens every
aspect of their lives. SDCAS continues to provide a place where
people are safe, valued, supported and empowered. SDCAS
staff, volunteers and trustees continue to strengthen and expand
our services to enable our clients to further take control of their
Ilves.
Sally Inman, Interim Chair
Structure, governance and managemgnt
Governing document
The Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers is an
Incorporated company limited by guarantee, company registered
number 07519992. Registered with the Charity Commission in
England and Wales with registration number 1143912 and
governed by the memorandum and articles of association which
were adopted on the 30th of August 2011 .
Organization and decision-making structure
Members are appointed by the Board of Trustees (the directors of the charity).
There is no maximum number of Trustees, and the minimum is three. The trustee
board nomially meets every two months. The board delegates areas of work to sub-
committees who report regularly to the chair and to board meetings. The sub-
committees are finance, human resources and heallh & safety. Each sub-group is
chaired and formed by trustees.

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The Dlrector
The Dlrector is responsible for the day-to-day management supported by key senior
staff of the Charity's affairs and for implementing policies agreed by the Board of
Trustees.
Statement of trustee re8ponsibilitie8 and overall governance
The Trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Charity has
appropriate systems and controls, financial and olherwise. They are also
responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and for their proper application as
required by charity law, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Risk managomont
The Trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, In
particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity and are
satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives of the Charity
1)
The relief of poverty, the promotion of health and the advancement of
education of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the London Borough of
Southwark.
2)
To provide help in the London Borough of Southwark for Asylum seekers,
refugees and migrants who have need of facilities, information and assistance by
reason of their health, age, financial hardship OT social circumstances with the
objective of improving their conditions of life.

SOUTHWARK DAY CENTRE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS
Our work in 202312024
Our three drop-in centres, overseen by centre leaders, continue to have borough-wide impact,
helping to reduce isolation and improving the well-being of people using our seNice.
Each of our centre?4* opcno one day per week at differeTrt locations for those most in need of
support. We are based in established community hubs in Peckham {Copleston Centre),
Camberwell (Trinity College Centre), and in Bermondsey (South London Mission), our newest
venue in the north of the borough. Clients come from a wide range of countries- we logged
visitors from 65 countries over the last year with people from Iran, Afghanistan, Sudan, Ethiopia
and Eritrea often at the top of our list, providing support with basic needs and advice in
collaboration with the council and other VSC agencies. Our team has generally seen an increase
in the number of newly arrived asylum seekers, and people easily find us as we are wilhin walking
distan￿ for those who have little or no cash to access support from us.
Increasingly, the centres have been dealing with more and more safeguarding issues and
homelessness, but we continue to develop our services in response to this. Our hot meals,
clothing and food parcels; a social space, creche and parenting support; advice and advocacy
sessions, appointments, signposting and referrals are vital in providing holistic wrap around
support.
Activities and Projects
The centres contlnue to be very busy serving over 200 people per week..
Destitution support includes nutritious hot meals, clothing and food parcels.
Advice and Advocacy sessions, including remote advice sessions.
Both gardening projects continue to be beneficlal and well attended.
Arts and Crafls projects including outreach at a local hostel.
SDCAS continues to work with ARSP to have full lime volunteers from either Poland and
Gemany who provide an excellent addition to the team.
SDCAS provides a range of volunteering opportunities.
Volunteers
Over 100 local people volunteer at SDCAS including those with lived experience. Their
skills, dedication and hard work mean our service continues to develop and grow. They do
everything from sourcing donations to collecting and distributing food, clolhing, and home
items. They are our reception team. English teachers, kitchen staff, advisors, fundraisers,
content writers, website designers and more all overseen by our Volunteers Coordinator.
Staff development
Both paid staff and volunteers keep up to date as much as possible by
attending training sessions relating to a range of issues such as immigration
legislation, first aid, mental health awareness, safeguarding and basic food
hygiene.

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Funders
We continue to be grateful to the London Borough of Southwark which has
again provided a subotanti81 grant towards core costs. Tliis yrallt hÉlS
continued to strengthen our applications to other key funding bodies. We are
also immensely grateful for the support we continue to receive from other
individual donors, exciting and dynamic fundraising events such as the annual
Gala Music Festival, the bi-monthly book stall and the twice a year classical
music concert, well as the generosity of around 20 charitable trusts, and
organisations (listed in Notes 2, 3 and 11 to the accounts) that have helped to
fvnd our work. We have continued to engage with faith groups, local specialists
partner agencics, and developed more very fruitful and trusling relationships.
Future Developments
We are committed to:
Building a Borough of Sanctuary with other agencies and continuing to play a key role in
making this a reality.
Challenging the hostile environment and the rise of far-right exlremism.
Reviewing our cores values and updating our action plan which will include:
Strengthening our core advice seTvices, now overseen by a newly appointed Advice
Services Manager
Ensuring we have a well-supported and resourced team which
includes the work of a newly appointed Centre Operations Manager.
Ensuring the people we support are represented at various organizational levels.
Securing funding to ensure future sustainability.
Financoal rnview
The results of the year's operation are set out in the attached financial statements. The net deficit
in funds for the year amounted to (£11,205) and surplus funds for the year ended 31 March 2023
was £92,894. The retsined reserves at 31 March 2024 amounted to £520,720 and for the year
ended 31 March 2023 £531,925.

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Reserves Policy
Our reserve policy calculates target r6serves based on potential unplanned expenditure, cashflow
requirements and unfunded planned spending. As at 31 March 2024, our target reseNes
calGulation are as follows:
2024125
Reserves Category
Contingency for IO% of all expenditure
Contingency for financial difficulty:
Redundancv
Other
55,420
48,226
10,000
Contingency for 6 months, temporary senior staff mernber In case of illness
6 rnonths mSn. essential
eratl
in case of fundrnisin8 shortfrdll or
delay
Planned spending comrnltrnents
Cash flow cushion
25,187
254,520
15,000
408,353
-135.534
Target Total Funds
Year- end restrlcted funds balance
Target "free" reserve cash
272,819
As at the year end, the Charity's unrestricted resenies were £401,343. This is above our tsrget
which is helpful at a time of extreme uncertainty and represents a success in increase our
reserves as in previous years we were well below our target amount.
Summary
SDCAS has risen to the challenge of meeting higher Llient needs while finding new ways lo work
during the challenging times, Our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly and flexibly to keep
our seNices open. We are grateful for the donations from individuals and organizations which
have helped us stay open and without which we would not be able to provide our vital support
services. The trustees, annual report was approved
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and signed on bchalf of the board of truslees by:
Sally Inman, Interim Chair

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on Ihe accounts of the organization for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on page8
10 to 18.
Re5pectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner
The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible
for the preparatlon of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject lo audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is my responsibllty to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of Ihe 2011 Act",
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent examlnerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dlrections given by the Charity Commlsslon.
An examination includes a revlew of the accounting records kept by the Gharity and a Gomparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In
the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be requlred In an audlt and consequently no opinion
is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set
out in the statement below.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
(1) which gives me reasonabl8 cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance wlth section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., and
to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice: Accountlng and Reporting by Charlties have
not been met,. or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Date....
Ade Adebamb
London Accountancy Practice
Sojourner Truth Centre
161 Sumner Road
London SE15 6JL
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statement of Financlal Actlvltles
forthe yearended 31 March 2024
Unrestrlctsd
Fund
Restrictsd '
Fund
2024 '
Total
2023
Total
Incomlng Resources
Donab'ons and Gifts
Income from Charitsble Arliviti
IrNestrnent Income
Total Incomlng Re8ourceg
90,168
3,190
362,004
93.358
382,004
472
97,371
345,142
79
472
366 194
Charitable actlvltles
Raising Funds
Charitsble Expenses
562
380,790
562
466,477
517
349,181
85,687
Totsl Resources Expendod
381351
Net Incomlng Resources
4,g52
(16,157) (11,205)
92,894
Balances brought forward
396,391
135,534
531,925
439,031
Fund balances carrfed forward
401343
119 377
620 720
631926
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Balance Sheet
A3 at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Flxed As6et8
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors- Accrued incomelpre[
Cash at Bank and in Hand
3,325.70
518,494
3.778
531328
621.820
636,106
Current Uabllftleg
Creditors and Accruals - PAYE
Accountancy Fees
2,082
1,100
3,182
520 720
531926
Funds Represented by:
Unrestn. cted Fund
Restricted Fund
401,343
119.377
396,391
135,534
620 720
531,925
For the year ended 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small Gompanies.
Director's responsibilities
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the
year in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act wlth
respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies. regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and were authorized for issue.
They are signed on behalf of the board by:
Signed........
Sally Inman (Interim Chair)
Trustee
Date
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting
by Charities: Statement on Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP {FRS 102)), the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and
the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statèments do not include a cash flow statement because the charity, as a
small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under
Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash flow statements"
1.2 Incoming re3ourc•8
All incoming reSoUr￿S are included in the ststement of financial activities when entitlement
has passed to the charity; it is probable that Ihe economic benefits associated with the
transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The followlng
specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.,
income from donations or grants is recognized when there is evidence of entitlement to
the gift, re￿ipt is probable, and its amount can be measured ieliably.
legacy income is recognized when receipt is probable and entitlement is established
income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless it is
impractical to measure reliably. in which case the value is derived from the cost to the
donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognized in
the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are
included for the contribution of general volunteers.
income from contracts for the supply of services is recognized with the delivery of the
contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual
requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and retumed if unspent, in which
case it may be regarded as restricted.
1.3 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognized on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure
includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the
statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events,
noncharitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods.
expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in
undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries,
including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity
apportioned to charitable activities.
other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the
charty nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct
costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activty. Shared costs are
apportioned belAveen the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and
consistent basis.
1.4 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Irustees to further any of the
charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unrestrlcted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future
projact or comrnitment.
Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on Iheir expenditure declared by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds
or endowment funds.
1.5 Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charitys ability to continue.
2 Donatlons and Glfts
Asat
31 March 23
Asat
Incom• Exp•ndlture' 31 March 24
Unrestrlcted Funds
Donations
Friends Scheme
Fundraising Activities
Interest Eamed
Other Income
Total
133,154
38.862
112,963
347
51,219
11,303
27.646
286
85,687
98.686
50.165
138.187
507
1,000
288 546
2,422
126
285 326
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Income from Charltable Acthiltle5
2024 '
Unregtrlcted
2024 '
Restricted
2024 .
Total
2023
Total
Awards for All
Big Lottery
City Bridge Trust
Acts 435
Catholic Women
P Minel TST
Cosaraf Charitable
Fund for Human Need
Oeutsche Bank
Reel Fund
Legaaes & Bequests
Mercers Trustee
Refugee Ath'on
MJGL
Southwark Council
United St Saviour's Trust
Trust for London
Refunds Income
The Hillcote Trust
75,484
8,200
1.820
75,484
8,200
1,820
69.511
16,639
1,930
3,000
30.000
4,550
1,160
29,997
10.000
100
25,000
47,041
32.370
100
32,370
100
19,447
10,000
19.447
10.000
34.800
31,518
32.874
79,090
23,750
12,753
34,600
31,516
32.874
79,090
23.750
12,753
76.200
25,000
15
5,000
362 004
362 004
346 142
Inv•stsnent Income
2024 '
Unragtrlcted
2024 '
Restrfcted
2024 '
Totsl
2023
Total
Bank Interest - Barclays Main
472
472
472
472
79
79
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Detailed Charltsble Expenditure
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
Fund
Restrlcted
Fund
Total
2024 '
Total
2023
Wages and salan'es
NIC + PAYE
Ernployers pensions
Rent
Payroll expenses
Covid Stewardlcleaning
Equipments
Insurance
Accountanq fees
SupeNision
Telephone & Intemet
Other office costs
Membership & Subs
Travel Expenses
Food I Catering selv1￿S
Hardship Alowance
Securityi Sernice chgs
Freelance J HR Services
Volunteers Expenses
Childcarel Creche
IT SeNi￿S
Events & Adivikn. es
Training
Professional fees
Counsellingl lnterpretsts.on services
Gardening Project
Bank charges
Fundraising Costs
AdvertisinglPromotional
Sundry Expenses
38,089
2,844
151
12,766
255,631
16,668
6,967
24,734
1,381
198
4.117
3,227
1,100
3.180
2.768
2,208
605
149
3,291
9,310
4,521
4.921
3,797
5,282
3,346
5,470
1,792
270
11,378
1.391
185
562
2,652
254
293,720
19,513
7,118
37,500
1,381
954
4,333
3,227
1,100
3,420
3,339
5,868
990
492
10,228
9,550
10.995
8,511
3,797
5,386
3,355
7,208
1,7g2
391
14,057
5,044
185
562
2,652
391
212,867
10,595
5,6g2
17.590
1,199
1,846
1.899
2,268
1,130
2.940
3.491
839
482
219
8.922
19,252
11,485
2,794
4,095
5,490
2.804
9,422
2,821
1,949
12,665
2,595
4g3
517
756
216
240
573
3,861
386
343
6,937
241
8,474
3,589
84
1.738
121
2,679
3,653
138
1,335
Total Expendlture
381361
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6 Employees remuneration
The total stsff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analyzed as follows:
Total
2024
Total
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Employer contribution to pension costs
293,720
19.513
212,867
10,595
320,351
229.104
The average head count of employees during the year was 15 {2023: 9). The average
number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analyzed as follows:
2024 .
Total
2023
Total
Director
Project Workers
Administrator
13
15
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2022." Nil).
Koy Management Per8onn•l
During the year total remuneration of £50,422 (2023: £47,568) was paid to key
management personnel.
7 Trustees, Remuneratlon and Expenses
None of the trustees received any emoluments during the year other than expenses.
8 Debtors
2024 '
2023
Accrued income
Prepayments
126
578
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9 Creditors
2024 .
2023
AccrualsPAYEIPensions
Accountancy Fees
2,082
10 Pensions and other post-retifement benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognized in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribulion
plan was £Nil (2023: £Nil).

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11 Analysis of charitable funds
Asat
Income Expendltyre. 31 March
31 March 23
Unrestrlctsd Funds
Donats'ons
Friends Scheme
Fundraising Adivities
Interest Eamed
Other Income
Total
133,154
38,862
112,963
347
51,21g
11,303
27.646
286
85,687
98,686
50,165
138,187
507
2.422
126
285 326
288.546
Restrfcted Fundg
Asat
31 March 23
A8at
Income Expendlturn. 31 March 24
Acts 435
Big Lottery
City Bridge Trust
Catholic Wornen
Garfield Weston Foundation
Cosaraf Charilable
TTUSt For London
Deutche Bank
London Community Foundation (LCF)
Reel Fund
Mercers Trustee
Reftjgee Action
P Minet TST
Southwafk Counal
United St Saviourfs Trusl
Wakefield & Tetley
MJGL
St George The Martyr
1,820
75,484
8,200
1,820
53,865
16,734
2,850
9,563
100
11,370
18.821
15,002
12,g44
34.203
47.035
31,594
73,100
29,431
10,045
8,534
2,850
9.563
31,664
100
12,753
19,447
1,383
826
15,002
2,944
16,972
25,495
17.717
18,487
7,925
10,000
34,600
31,516
32,370
79,ogo
23,750
17,369
g,975
18.493
24,477
2,244
32,874
3,190
17,672
2.700
15,202
490
Total
366 194
378,804
121,924
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